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Juneteenth to alter trash pickup schedule

Published on June 15, 2026

Newton City offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, for Juneteenth, which will also alter the trash pickup schedule. Trash normally picked up on Friday will be picked up on Thursday, June 18. Trash normally collected on Thursday will be picked up on Wednesday, June 17.

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Street resurfacing schedule for June 16-17

Published on June 15, 2026

Streets scheduled for slurry seal resurfacing June 16-17, 2026.

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Celebrate America250 with yard decorating contest

Published on June 11, 2026

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, the City of Newton is launching a community yard decorating contest!

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The Rundown – Newton Main Street proposes Common Consumption Area

Published on June 10, 2026

At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Commission heard a proposal from Newton Main Street to create a Common Consumption Area in downtown Newton. ALSO, the Commission started the process of removing and replacing the board of the Newton Housing Authority.

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Newton Police arrest suspects in KCK homicide

Published on June 10, 2026

Newton Police assisted in the arrest of three homicide suspects out of Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday night.

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The Rundown – City approves tax rebate for Barkman Honey expansion

Published on May 27, 2026

At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Commission approved a tax rebate economic development grant for Barkman Honey, which seeks to expand its processing and manufacturing facility in Newton.

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1st and Kansas crossing to close May 27

Published on May 26, 2026

East First Street will be closed at the KO Railroad crossing beginning Wednesday, May 27, while City and railroad crews repair the crossing and street.

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Reconstruction of South Spencer has resumed

Published on May 20, 2026

Reconstruction of South Spencer Road has resumed after being put on hold last summer. The section between Southeast Third and Southeast 14th Connector is now open to southbound traffic only.

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The Rundown – Ballard Aviation leases additional land at airport

Published on May 13, 2026

At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Commission approved an agreement for Ballard Aviation to lease 17 acres of agricultural land just south and west of its facility at Newton City/County Airport.

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Police investigating theft from Mexican American tournament

Published on May 01, 2026

Newton Police are investigating a report from the Newton Mexican American Athletic Club of a possible theft of organization funds.

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News and Announcements

Weekly Update Newsletter

Juneteenth to alter trash pickup schedule

Street resurfacing schedule for June 16-17

Celebrate America250 with yard decorating contest

The Rundown – Newton Main Street proposes Common Consumption Area

Newton Police arrest suspects in KCK homicide

The Rundown – City approves tax rebate for Barkman Honey expansion

1st and Kansas crossing to close May 27

Reconstruction of South Spencer has resumed

The Rundown – Ballard Aviation leases additional land at airport

Police investigating theft from Mexican American tournament

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